Location
Highlands, with regular travel to properties

Hours
Full Time - Permanent

Salary
From £39,412, dependent on experience

About the Role
Lead the future of Wild Places in Scotland with the John Muir Trust, the UK’s only charity dedicated solely to protecting Wild Places. You will lead property teams managing 25,000 hectares of iconic landscapes, including Ben Nevis and the Cuillin on Skye. This role combines practical land management with strategic leadership, showcasing best practice in caring for Wild Places and inspiring others across the UK. You will lead staff and contractors in the day-to-day stewardship of our land, delivering best practice in deer management, regenerative grazing, peatland and woodland restoration, path networks, wildfire response, and invasive species control. You will ensure each property demonstrates how Wild Places can flourish for nature, climate, and people. Working closely with communities, crofters, and partners, you will ensure the Trust is a progressive and responsible landholder. You will also integrate visitor experience, volunteering, and engagement into our land work and report on performance and outcomes that contribute to our wider strategic objectives.

Experience
- Senior experience managing large, ecologically significant landscapes
- Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and manage diverse teams and partners

About you
- Deep understanding of ecology and land use in the Highlands with a strong commitment to protecting and restoring natural processes
- Ability to work effectively with communities, resolve disputes, and build constructive partnerships
- Vision to link practical land management with wider advocacy for Wild Places

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but senior experience and leadership in land management are essential